Professional Certifications & Licenses in Alabama
Compare requirements, salaries, and career paths in AL
Healthcare Careers in Alabama
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Yes
|
$32,470 |
4-8 weeks |
— |
| Dental Assistant |
No
|
$37,280 |
On-the-job |
— |
| EMT |
Yes
|
$36,260 |
3-6 months |
— |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Yes
|
$50,100 |
1-2 years (program); 4-6 weeks (licensure) |
— |
| Medical Assistant |
No
|
$34,980 |
9-24 months for education; exam and application times vary by certifying body. |
— |
| Medical Coder |
No
|
$38,540 |
4-24 months (depending on program type) |
— |
| Paramedic |
Yes
|
$36,260 |
1-2 years |
— |
| Pharmacy Technician |
Yes
|
$37,690 |
3-12 months |
— |
| Phlebotomist |
No
|
$35,970 |
4-8 months for training program |
— |
| Radiology Technologist |
Yes
|
$56,790 |
2 years |
— |
| Respiratory Therapist |
Yes
|
$64,010 |
2-4 years |
— |
| Surgical Technologist |
No
|
$48,920 |
9-24 months for education program, plus exam preparation |
— |
| Dental Hygienist |
Yes
|
$59,840 |
2-4 years |
— |
Trades Careers in Alabama
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| CDL Truck Driver |
Yes
|
$50,120 |
3-8 weeks |
— |
| Electrician |
Yes
|
$52,420 |
4-5 years |
— |
| HVAC Technician |
Yes
|
$49,290 |
2 years (apprenticeship) or 18 months (work experience) |
— |
| Plumber |
Yes
|
$53,840 |
2-3 years (Journeyman), 3-4 years (Master) |
$300 |
| Welder |
No
|
$47,170 |
9-12 months for certificate programs; 2 years for associate degree |
— |
| Barber |
Yes
|
$27,850 |
8-12 months |
— |
| Cosmetologist |
Yes
|
$29,660 |
9-24 months |
— |
| Massage Therapist |
Yes
|
$48,960 |
6-12 months |
— |
Professional Careers in Alabama
Alabama Certifications Ranked by Salary
| # |
Career |
Category |
Median Salary |
| 1 |
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) |
Professional |
$71,070 |
| 2 |
Respiratory Therapist |
Healthcare |
$64,010 |
| 3 |
Insurance Agent |
Professional |
$63,060 |
| 4 |
Dental Hygienist |
Healthcare |
$59,840 |
| 5 |
Radiology Technologist |
Healthcare |
$56,790 |
| 6 |
Plumber |
Trades |
$53,840 |
| 7 |
Electrician |
Trades |
$52,420 |
| 8 |
CDL Truck Driver |
Trades |
$50,120 |
| 9 |
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Healthcare |
$50,100 |
| 10 |
HVAC Technician |
Trades |
$49,290 |
| 11 |
Massage Therapist |
Trades |
$48,960 |
| 12 |
Surgical Technologist |
Healthcare |
$48,920 |
| 13 |
Real Estate Agent |
Professional |
$48,740 |
| 14 |
Welder |
Trades |
$47,170 |
| 15 |
Paralegal |
Professional |
$46,060 |
| 16 |
Medical Coder |
Healthcare |
$38,540 |
| 17 |
Pharmacy Technician |
Healthcare |
$37,690 |
| 18 |
Personal Trainer |
Professional |
$37,400 |
| 19 |
Dental Assistant |
Healthcare |
$37,280 |
| 20 |
EMT |
Healthcare |
$36,260 |
| 21 |
Paramedic |
Healthcare |
$36,260 |
| 22 |
Phlebotomist |
Healthcare |
$35,970 |
| 23 |
Medical Assistant |
Healthcare |
$34,980 |
| 24 |
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Healthcare |
$32,470 |
| 25 |
Cosmetologist |
Trades |
$29,660 |
| 26 |
Barber |
Trades |
$27,850 |